{"id":21922,"date":"2022-06-14T07:50:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T07:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21922"},"modified":"2022-06-14T13:21:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T13:21:06","slug":"repaglinid-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/repaglinid-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Repaglinid Actavis &#8211; Repaglinide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>0.5 mg \/ 1 mg \/ 2 mg&nbsp;tablet<br>repaglinide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Repaglinide Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Actavis is a diabetes medicine that contains repaglinide and is taken orally.\u00a0Repaglinide Actavis helps the pancreas to produce more\u00a0insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar (\u00a0glucose\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type 2&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;to control the level of sugar in the blood or the body does not respond normally to the&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;it produces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Actavis is used to control type 2\u00a0diabetes\u00a0in adults as a supplement to diet and exercise.\u00a0Treatment is usually started if diet, exercise, and weight loss alone have not been enough to control (or lower) blood sugar.\u00a0Repaglinide Actavis can also be given with\u00a0metformin, another diabetes medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Actavis lowers blood sugar, which helps protect against sequelae of your\u00a0diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Repaglinid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Repaglinide Actavis:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to repaglinide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have type 1\u00a0diabetes<\/li><li>if the acid level in the blood is elevated (diabetic ketoacidosis)<\/li><li>if you have severe liver disease<\/li><li>if you are taking gemfibrozil (a medicine used to lower high blood lipid levels).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above applies to you, tell your doctor and do not take Repaglinide Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Repaglinide Actavis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have liver problems.\u00a0Repaglinide Actavis is not recommended for patients with moderate liver disease.\u00a0Repaglinide Actavis should not be taken if you have severe liver disease (see\u00a0<em>Do not take Repaglinide Actavis).<\/em><\/li><li>if you have kidney problems.\u00a0Repaglinide Actavis should then be taken with caution.<\/li><li>if you are going to have major surgery or have recently had a serious illness or\u00a0infection.\u00a0In such cases, diabetes control may be insufficient.<\/li><li>if you are under 18 or over 75 years of age, Repaglinide Actavis is not recommended as it has not been studied in these age groups.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;Repaglinide Actavis may not be for you.&nbsp;Your doctor will advise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you get an insulin sensation (low blood sugar)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may get an insulin sensation (hypoglycemia) if your blood sugar gets too low.\u00a0This can happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you take more Repaglinide Actavis than you should<\/li><li>if you exercise more than usual<\/li><li>if you are taking other medicines or have liver or kidney problems (see other sections under 2.\u00a0What you need to know before taking Repaglinide Actavis).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The warning signs for insulin sensation may come on suddenly and may consist of cold sweats, cold and pale skin, headaches, palpitations, nausea, severe hunger, temporary vision changes, drowsiness, unusual tiredness and weakness, nervousness, or tremors, anxiety, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your blood sugar is low or you are feeling insulin, take glucose tablets or a snack or a drink that contains a lot of sugar and then rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the symptoms of\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0have disappeared or your blood sugar level has stabilized, continue treatment with Repaglinide Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell other people that you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;and that if you become unconscious due to an insulin sensation, they should put you on the side and get medical attention immediately.&nbsp;They must not give you anything to eat or drink.&nbsp;Then there is a risk that you will suffocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If severe\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0is not treated, it can cause brain damage (temporary or permanent) and even death.<\/li><li>If you get an insulin sensation and lose consciousness, or if you get a lot of insulin sensations, talk to your doctor.\u00a0The amount of Repaglinide Actavis, diet, or exercise may need to be adjusted.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your blood sugar gets too high<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your blood sugar may become too high (hyperglycemia).\u00a0This can happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you take too little Repaglinide Actavis<\/li><li>whether you have an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;or fever<\/li><li>if you eat more than usual<\/li><li>if you exercise less than usual.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The warning signs of high blood sugar gradually appear.\u00a0They consist of increased urine output, thirst, dry skin, and\u00a0dry mouth.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if you experience these symptoms.\u00a0The amount of Repaglinide Actavis, diet, or exercise may need to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Repaglinide Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Repaglinide Actavis together with\u00a0metformin, another diabetes medicine if your doctor prescribes it for you.\u00a0If you are taking gemfibrozil (used to lower high blood lipid levels), you should not take Repaglinide Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body may react differently to Repaglinide Actavis if you are taking other medicines, especially these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0), (used to treat depression)<\/li><li>beta-blockers\u00a0(used to treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or heart disease)<\/li><li>ACE inhibitors\u00a0(used to treat heart disease)<\/li><li>salicylates (included in some painkillers)<\/li><li>octreotide (used to treat cancer)<\/li><li>non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0), (a type of painkiller)<\/li><li>steroids\u00a0(anabolic\u00a0steroids\u00a0and\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0&#8211; used in\u00a0anemia\u00a0or treatment of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0)<\/li><li>oral contraceptives (\u00a0birth control pills\u00a0)<\/li><li>thiazides\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0or diuretics)<\/li><li>danazol (used to treat breast cysts and endometrial tissue outside the uterus, called\u00a0endometriosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>thyroid drugs (used to treat low levels of thyroid hormones)<\/li><li>sympathomimetics\u00a0(used to treat\u00a0asthma\u00a0)<\/li><li>clarithromycin, trimethoprim, rifampicin (\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>itraconazole,\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0(antifungal drug)<\/li><li>gemfibrozil (used to treat high blood fats)<\/li><li>cyclosporine (used to\u00a0inhibit\u00a0the immune system)<\/li><li>deferasirox (used to reduce chronic iron deficiency)<\/li><li>clopidogrel (prevents blood clots)<\/li><li>phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital (used to treat\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0)<\/li><li>St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(herbal medicine).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repaglinide Actavis with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol may alter the ability of Repaglinide Actavis to lower blood sugar.&nbsp;Pay attention to signs of insulin sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Repaglinide Actavis if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Repaglinide Actavis if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ability to drive or use machines may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high.&nbsp;Remember that you can&nbsp;put&nbsp;yourself and others at risk.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you can drive if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>often have insulin sensations<\/li><li>may receive few or no warning signals in case of insulin sensations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Repaglinid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Consult a doctor if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will determine your\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The usual starting dose is 0.5 mg (equivalent to 1 tablet of Repaglinide Actavis 0.5 mg) before each main meal.\u00a0Swallow the tablets with a glass of water immediately before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal.<\/li><li>Dose\u00a0one can be adjusted by the doctor up to 4 mg taken immediately before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal.\u00a0The highest recommended daily\u00a0dose\u00a0is 16 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take more Repaglinide Actavis than your doctor advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Repaglinide Actavis than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too many tablets, your blood sugar may become too low and lead to insulin sensation.&nbsp;See&nbsp;<em>If you get an insulin sensation<\/em>&nbsp;for more information on what an insulin sensation is and how it is treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital, for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Repaglinid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a\u00a0dose, take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Repaglinide Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you will not get the desired effect if you stop taking Repaglinide Actavis.&nbsp;Your&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;may worsen.&nbsp;If your treatment needs to be changed, contact your doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common\u00a0side effect\u00a0is low blood sugar, which may occur in up to 1 in 10 patients (see\u00a0<em>If you get an insulin sensation<\/em>\u00a0in section 2).\u00a0Reactions to low blood sugar are generally mild\/moderate but may temporarily develop into unconsciousness caused by low blood sugar or\u00a0coma.\u00a0If this happens, seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergies\u00a0are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients).\u00a0Symptoms such as swelling, difficulty breathing, palpitations, dizziness, and sweating may be signs of a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(\u00a0anaphylactic reaction\u00a0).\u00a0Contact a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Acute&nbsp;coronary heart disease (does not have to depend on the drug).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Visual disturbances<\/li><li>Severe liver problems, and abnormal liver function such as\u00a0an increase in liver enzymes in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of patients)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity (such as rash, itchy skin, redness of the skin, swelling of the skin)<\/li><li>Nausea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not mentioned in this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Repaglinide Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer carton, blister, and can after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is repaglinide. One tablet contains 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg repaglinide respectively.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Microcrystalline cellulose (E 460), calcium hydrogen phosphate, poloxamer, povidone,\u00a0glycerol\u00a085%, meglumine, polacril potassium, maize starch, and magnesium stearate.\u00a0Repaglinide Actavis 1 mg tablet also contains yellow iron oxide (E 172).\u00a0Repaglinide Actavis 2 mg also contains red iron oxide (E 172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Actavis 0.5 mg tablets are white, round, and biconvex with RE punched on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Actavis 1 mg tablets are bright yellow, round, and biconvex with RE1 punched on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Actavis 2 mg tablets are bright pink, round and biconvex with RE2 punched on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister (Aluminum \/ Aluminum)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 30, 60, 90, 100, 120 and 180 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic container (polyethylene)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack size: 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC EHF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjav\u00edkurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Ltd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BLB015-16 Bulebel Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zejtun ZTN 3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Repaglinide Actavis is a diabetes medicine that contains repaglinide and is taken orally. 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